1
as in hints
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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2
as in flickers
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmers
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Still, there are some glimmers of hope.
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Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.
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Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.
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Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Longtime Caribbean correspondent Marc Lacey returns to a country that’s seen decades of volatile governance and catastrophic natural disaster, and finds glimmers of the Haiti of his youth.
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Judnick Mayard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 May 2026
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
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Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
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Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Still, there are some glimmers of hope.
—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.
—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
At the outset this year, however, glimmers of hope appeared to emerge.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.
—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Longtime Caribbean correspondent Marc Lacey returns to a country that’s seen decades of volatile governance and catastrophic natural disaster, and finds glimmers of the Haiti of his youth.
—
Judnick Mayard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 May 2026
Verb
Uranus is high in the southern sky near the Pleiades star cluster, and vivid Jupiter glimmers up in the east.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmers
Noun
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
Noun
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These flickers included a merely steady revenue projection from chipmaker Broadcom on its most recent earnings call as well as a construction pause for a data center being built in Wyoming.
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With interest in on-loan Lutsharel Geetruida, there were flickers of worry on Wearside about the core of the team being undermined.
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
Noun
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But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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One of the most interesting design touches is the way the motor and battery pack have been integrated into the chassis.
Verb
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That, from time to time, during his endless task, the sun glints across the rock’s face in a way that reminds him that there were good times, or at least different times.
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.
Noun
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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It’s even made from a water-resistant fabric to protect your gear from unexpected splashes or spills, keeping everything safe on the go.
Verb
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Theo James flashes a peace sign in London's Mayfair at the official opening of RH's new flagship on June 25.
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Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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“Glimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmers. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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